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Tarangire National Park

A paradise for birdwatchers, Tarangire also offers excellent game viewing, especially during the dry season. Its stunning landscape is dotted with giant baobab trees, adding to the park’s unique charm.
"A Paradise for Nature Lovers"
Tarangire is a paradise for nature lovers, with its dramatic baobab trees, golden grasslands, and rich biodiversity. From birdwatching to wildlife photography, every step through this untamed wilderness brings you closer to Africa’s raw, natural sou
Tarangire National Park

"Where Elephants Reunite and Wildlife Flourishes"

Tarangire’s hilly landscape is shaped by the Tarangire River, which attracts migrant animals in the dry season. It’s also known for elephant “reunions,” where herds gather after the rains, creating a spectacular sight.

"Vital Lifeline: The Tarangire River and Its Wildlife"

The river is a crucial water source during the dry season, attracting a variety of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo, as well as predators like lions and leopards.

Tarangire National Park key facts

Tarangire National Park has the largest concentrations of elephants in the world, giant Baobab trees, beautiful landscapes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, monkeys and it’s a true paradise for bird lovers.
Size

2,850 square kilometers (1,096 square miles).

Best time to visit

January - March - June - November

Dominating the park, these woodlands provide shelter and food for various herbivores, including giraffes and buffalo.

Acacia woodlands

Dominating the park, these woodlands provide shelter and food for various herbivores, including giraffes and buffalo.

 Iconic baobab trees dot the landscape, creating a unique backdrop for wildlife like elephants, zebras, and wildebeest.

Baobab-Strewn Grasslands

Iconic baobab trees dot the landscape, creating a unique backdrop for wildlife like elephants, zebras, and wildebeest.

These seasonal wetlands attract large herds of animals during the dry season, offering a vital grazing ground for species like wildebeest and zebras.

Floodplains

These seasonal wetlands attract large herds of animals during the dry season, offering a vital grazing ground for species like wildebeest and zebras.

he river is a key water source during the dry season, drawing wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, and predators like lions and leopards.

Tarangire River

he river is a key water source during the dry season, drawing wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, and predators like lions and leopards.

These areas provide habitat for aquatic birds, hippos, and crocodiles, and attract migratory animals during the dry season.

Swamps and Marshes

These areas provide habitat for aquatic birds, hippos, and crocodiles, and attract migratory animals during the dry season.

Leopards are spotted dangling from acacia tree branches.

Leopards (Panthera pardus)

Leopards are spotted dangling from acacia tree branches.

The lions of the Tarangire can be located near the water sources especially during the dry season.

Lions (Panthera Leo)

The lions of the Tarangire can be located near the water sources especially during the dry season.

There are over 3000 elephants in Tarangire National Park, freely grazing and roaming the park in large herds.

Elephants (Loxodanta Africana)

There are over 3000 elephants in Tarangire National Park, freely grazing and roaming the park in large herds.

Giraffes creates a picturesque scene against the backdrop of Tarangire stunning landscapes

Giraffes

Giraffes creates a picturesque scene against the backdrop of Tarangire stunning landscapes

Rainy Season

This period includes both the short rains (November to December) and the long rains (March to April). Temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F). While wildlife is harder to spot due to dense vegetation, the park becomes lush and green, attracting migratory birds.

Dry Season

The dry season is the best time for wildlife viewing. Temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in the mornings to 28°C (82°F) in the afternoons. The Tarangire River becomes the primary water source, drawing large herds of animals, making it easier to spot wildlife.
Rainy Season

November to April

Dry Season

June to October

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